CHERYL HINES HOLDS UP RFK JR'S ENDORSEMENT OF TRUMP - 8.22.24

Aug 22, 2024

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RFK Junior

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Cheryl Hines

RFK Junior, a political figure and presidential candidate, discusses his potential exit from the race and the puzzling possibility of endorsing Donald Trump. He shares insights into the mixed polling data and the implications for Kamala Harris. Joining him is Cheryl Hines, an actress known for her role in Curb Your Enthusiasm, who humorously adds her perspective on the political dynamics influenced by their personal life. They explore the absurdities of today’s political climate, including Trump’s curious comments and the unpredictable electoral landscape.

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INSIGHT

Unclear Impact Of RFK Jr. Leaving

RFK Jr.'s potential exit and endorsement of Trump is uncertain and may hinge on personal factors like his wife's opposition.
Polling shows his remaining support is small and split, so the real electoral impact is unclear.

INSIGHT

Harris Showing Unexpected Polling Momentum

New polls show Kamala Harris gaining across key demographics and restoring parts of the Democratic coalition.
These gains make the race more competitive and suggest the 'Harris swap' helped independents, young voters, and women.

ADVICE

Put Harris Onstage Early

Olbermann urges getting Kamala Harris onstage early during events to maximize impact and avoid losing viewers.
He specifically pleads to have her speak no later than 10 p.m. Eastern to ensure attention and reach.

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SERIES 3 EPISODE 14: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN

A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: You heard that right. RFK Junior will drop out of the presidential race tomorrow. Whether or not he then endorses Trump reportedly depends on when his wife, Curb Your Enthusiasm actress Cheryl Hines, relents on her opposition to Trump.

Of course it may not matter. There is no reliable polling on what Kennedy's remaining support thinks of Trump or Harris or anybody else. And despite what individual state polls suggest, national polling suggests he's been taking 2% or 3% support from both Kamala and Psychotrump.

The other wild card is what position in his cabinet Trump is willing to offer. I'm thinking "Secretary of Bears."

THE OTHER NEW POLLING IS SO ASTONISHING that the whole thing may be irrelevant. Rasmussen Republican polling has her up by one in Wisconsin. University of New Hampshire polling has her having gone from four behind Trump in the conservative Maine 2nd District to five points AHEAD of him. And Politico analyzed ten quality polls and suggests that the data suggests the snowball is forming.

MEANWHILE TRUMP'S GREATEST FREUDIAN SLIP EVER: His antisemitic trope about Democrats and Jews is well known by now. "If Jewish people vote for her they ought to go out and get their heads examined." And yet on the Hugh Hewitt show yesterday he forgot the back half of it. He stopped after "go out" and started talking about something out. The part he left out was "get their heads examined."

Trump also made up a story about Harris meeting with Putin before the Ukraine invasion. This also sounds crazy but may be less insanity and more an indicator that the Trump campaign is giving up on actually winning at the ballot box and just amping up the conspiracy theories so its minions in state legislatures and the House can try to steal the election by coup after Harris wins.

B-Block (21:05) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: How could you misspell Bruce Springsteen's name? A Philly hotel managed to do it! Rudy Giuliani says Steve Bannon is being "tortured" in prison (I wish), and should the FBI or Secret Service be visiting Hulk Hogan and asking him why he threatened the Vice President of the United States?

C-Block (29:30) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: A non-broadcasting friend of mine brought up the name the other day and I was surprised he knew him. Meet the former president of MSNBC who threatened - while his screams were audible in the background live on the air - to destroy and kill me. Fun place to work!

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